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A Symptom, Not Sickness; Overcoming Writer’s Block
Online or at The MuseIn the words of author Elise Kova, “Writer’s block is not the real problem, it’s a symptom of a greater issue.” This workshop will discuss the “myth” of writer’s block…
Developing a Creative Mission
Online or at The MuseFor writers and storytellers, a creative mission for our work is a guiding North Star through years of writing, revision, rejection and the continued flexing of our creative muscles. Having…
Revise Your Poems for Publication: A Workshop That Works
OnlineIn this workshop, Suzanne will present proven strategies to help you find your truest poem among the bulk of words in your first draft, as Michaelangelo discovered his David in…
AI for Authors: The Modern Assistant
Online or at The MuseWriting is evolving. Are you ready to evolve with it, or will you be left behind? There's a lot of noise surrounding Artificial Intelligence, but for the savvy writer, it…
Public Speaking for Authors
The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Avenue, #3, Norfolk, VA, United StatesIn this intensive 2 session workshop, we will learn the art of delivering a captivating reading by practicing techniques—from maintaining audience engagement to perfecting inflection, pacing, and character voices where…
Feed Back: How To Give It, How To Take It
Online or at The MuseYou are finally ready to workshop your writing! You settle into class, and you get a world wind of differing feedback! What do you apply, what do you ignore? What…
Ruthless, Radical Revision for Novelists
Online or at The MuseErnest Hemmingway has said “The only kind of writing is rewriting,” and Michael Crichton noted "Books aren't written - they're rewritten." Nearly every professional writer has their own version of…
How to Self-Publish Your Book
OnlineYou’ve written a great book, but the query letter/literary agent/publisher game isn’t your cup of tea. Have you considered self-publishing? With print-on-demand, it's easier than ever to get your book…
Podcasts and Shorts: Advance Your Writing Through Producing
Online"In this class we will explore harnessing the power of podcasts and short films to showcase your writing. We will cover adapting existing material for audio and short form mediums,…